OSHA Inspection: GODFREY AND WING INC.

Issued

Apr 5, 2024

Abate by

May 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $6,775 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to caught between and/or struck-by hazards:  a) Godfrey and Wing Inc. located at 1400 Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio, 43604: On or about November 16, 2023, a below-the-hook lifting device attached to the hook of the Gorbel 250 jib used to load and unload product at the API machine did not maintain an identification plate or any other means to indicate the lifting device's lifting capacity, thereby exposing the employees to a struck-by and/or caught between hazard.

Issued

Apr 5, 2024

Abate by

Apr 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,840 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the  floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. The employer did not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats are provided.  a) Godfrey and Wing Inc. located at 1400 N. Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio, 43604: On or about November 16, 2023, the employer failed to provide a workroom floor, located around the CFI area, that was maintained in a clean and dry condition. The floor surrounding the CFI machine where wet processes are used had wet and slippery floors with areas of standing water present exposing employees to slip and fall hazards.

Issued

Apr 5, 2024

Abate by

Apr 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) Godfrey and Wing Inc. located at 1400 N. Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio, 43604: On or about November 16, 2023, the employer failed to ensure that a hazard assessment identifying and selecting appropriate personal protective equipment was conducted prior to employees engaging in activities such as mixing catalyst with other resin chemicals to create impregnation sealant compound.  Employees were exposed to hazards associated with chemicals such as, but not limited to, Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate, triethylene glycol dimethacrylate and lauryl methacrylate that could result in eye, skin, respiratory irritation and other hazardous health effects.

Issued

Apr 5, 2024

Abate by

May 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $6,775 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1):The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a) Godfrey and Wing Inc. located at 1400 N. Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio, 43604: On or about November 16, 2023, the employer failed to ensure an energy control program consisting of control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections were developed and performed.  Employees tasked with performing service and maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to, troubleshooting, replacing sensors and water pumps on the CFI machine without the benefit of energy isolation, hazardous energy recognition training and employer evaluation, exposed employees to potential struck-by hazards created by the unexpected energization of the equipment.

Issued

Apr 5, 2024

Abate by

Apr 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $6,775 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a) Godfrey and Wing Inc. located at 1400 N. Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio, 43604: On or about November 16, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that each employee tasked with operating powered industrial vehicles such as, but not limited to, the propane fueled Yale Veracitor 50VX (Model: GLC050VXNEAE083) were adequately trained through a combination of formal instruction, practical training and evaluation prior to operating the powered industrial vehicles throughout the facility.  Powered industrial vehicle operators and pedestrians were exposed to potential struck-by and crushing hazards in that employees operated the vehicles without the benefit of the required training.

Issued

Apr 5, 2024

Abate by

Apr 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,904 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) Godfrey and Wing Inc. located at 1400 North Summit, Toledo, Ohio, 43604: On or about November 16, 2023, the employer failed to implement the elements of a written hazard communication program, including, but not limited to training and labeling.  Employees were exposed to hazards from chemicals, such as but not limited to, Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate, triethylene glycol dimethacrylate,  lauryl methacrylate and other chemical components for mixing the impregnation sealant exposing employees to eye, respiratory irritation and other hazardous health effects.